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‘Let It Burn’ or ‘Fight It Fast?’ How federal and state wildfire strategies really differ
When smoke rises above the Sierra foothills, Mariposa County residents rarely care which agency’s boundary the flames crossed. Residents want aircraft overhead, engines on the road and firefighters moving quickly. Yet California’s wildland fire system is divided among federal, state and local jurisdictions, each with a different mission. That division has helped sustain a persistent…
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For Shawna Dahl, a new light breaks through
When readers first learned of Shawna Dahl’s battle with a cancerous tumor in September, the story traveled far beyond the article on this website. Hundreds upon hundreds read it, while thousands more followed along on Facebook—an outpouring that reflected how deeply the local horse trainer has touched the lives of people around her. At the…
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Wagner tabbed by board as new county district attorney
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors selected Spenser Wagner on Oct. 6 to serve as district attorney forthe remainder of the current term. Wagner’s appointment will become official after he establishes residency in Mariposa County and registers to vote, as required by state law. The district attorney is an elected position, and voters will choose…
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Prescribed Burn Cooperative plans Mariposa community meeting
Community members interested in prescribed fire will have an opportunity Oct. 15 to learn about local projects and ways to participate during a public meeting hosted by the Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the back patio of the Grove House, 4993 Fifth St. in Mariposa.…
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Board to weigh committees, transit plans
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the county Government Center, 5100 Bullion St., with discussion of county advisory bodies, state and federal legislative activity, transportation planning and several public works actions on the agenda. Among the regular agenda items, supervisors are scheduled to discuss and give…
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County Republicans meet, state parties chart opposing paths on Nov. 3 ballot
This Sunday, Oct. 11, the Republican Party of Mariposa County will be holding a pancake breakfast. The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 5154 Jones Street in Mariposa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The breakfast fare will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $15 per person, or…
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Composting Workshop to offer hands-on tips for healthier soil
Residents interested in reducing waste, improving soil health and learning practical composting skills are invited to attend a composting workshop Oct. 24 at Happy Goat Farm. The beginner-friendly event will cover composting basics, home-scale setup, what materials can and cannot be composted, and how to use finished compost to support healthy soil and plant growth.…
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And another one bites the dust. Dome Fire forces cancellation of 2026 Mariposa Yosemite Car Show
A third community event, the 2026 Mariposa Yosemite Hot Rod & Custom Car Show has been canceled because the Mariposa County Fairgrounds is being used to support personnel assigned to the Dome Fire, Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce officials announced. The Mariposa County Farm Bureau dinner has been rescheduled for November, and the Friends of…
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Library hosting card design contest
There are many talented artists and creators in this area, and the Mariposa County Library is hoping that many of them will be interested in participating in its library card design contest, which has officially begun and will conclude on October 30. Library officials said they are hoping to receive many submissions, which will be…
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Suds & Sausage cancelled due to ongoing fire camp
Another community event, the annual Friends of the Fairground’s popular Suds & Sausage fundraiser, has been cancelled. Officials of the organization state, “Due to the continued need for the fairgrounds by Incident Command as they respond to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, we regret to announce that this year’s Sausage & Suds event,…
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Shocking: CA Senate Democrats Reject Banning Pedophile Sex Offenders from Holding Public Office
I will not stop fighting until every sex offender is barred from holding public office in California’ said Sen. Valladares By Katy Grimes, The California Globe (Republished from The California Globe – californiaglobe.com) A bill to keep convicted sex offenders from holding public office made it through the Assembly 67 to 0 in early July. Then…
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Mariposa Transportation Commission seeks applicants for Advisory Council Vacancies
The Mariposa County Local Transportation Commission is seeking applicants to fill several vacancies on its Social Services Transportation Advisory Council, known as SSTAC. Residents interested in serving on the council are asked to submit a letter of interest to the commission, attention Rachel Nabors, at 4639 Ben Hur Road, Mariposa, CA 95338. Letters may also…
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Mariposa weighs countywide economic plan, with mining as first test case
By Dan Tucker Mariposa County officials are considering a countywide Strategic Economic Development Plan to move beyond scattered studies and individual project responses toward a coordinated system for jobs, investment, infrastructure planning and long-term fiscal resilience. The proposal is a planning framework, not approval of a specific development. It would create clear decision gates, common…
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Federal wildfire crews are stretched thin. California is stepping in to help
BY RACHEL BECKER (This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.) California’s last working nuclear power plant sits cradled in a landscape that would worry any firefighter when the wind picks up. The Pacific Ocean and its perpetual fog lick the western edge of the coastal bluffs holding the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. But the…
